Resources & Guides

Broadcast & AV Knowledge Base

In-depth guides covering every aspect of broadcast systems integration, studio design, infrastructure, and AV technology.

Systems Integration2026

The Complete Guide to Broadcast Systems Integration

How broadcast systems integration connects cameras, routers, switchers, and servers into a reliable production facility — with specific considerations for building constraints.

What integration actually involvesHow signal flow is structured inside a facilityRouting systems and their role in facility operation
Control Rooms2026

The Complete Guide to Broadcast Control Room Design and Integration

How control rooms are designed, equipped, and integrated to serve as the operational center of broadcast facilities — from production switchers to monitoring walls.

The role of the control room in broadcast operationsProduction switcherMonitoring systems
Studio Design2026

The Complete Guide to TV Studio Design and Installation

How television studios are designed and built inside existing commercial spaces — covering layout, lighting, cameras, audio, and infrastructure.

Defining the purpose of the studioStudio layout and physical space planningLighting system design
Infrastructure2026

The Complete Guide to Broadcast Infrastructure, Structured Cabling, and Signal Flow

How broadcast infrastructure — structured cabling, fiber optics, signal pathways, and equipment rooms — forms the foundation of every production facility.

What broadcast infrastructure actually includesUnderstanding signal flow inside a broadcast facilityStructured cabling in broadcast environments
Decommissioning2026

The Complete Guide to Broadcast Facility and Technology Decommissioning

How broadcast facilities are safely decommissioned — covering equipment removal, infrastructure dismantling, cable removal, and building coordination.

What broadcast decommissioning involvesWhy proper decommissioning mattersEquipment removal and physical dismantling
IP & Networking2026

The Complete Guide to SMPTE 2110 and IP Based Broadcast Systems

How SMPTE 2110 enables IP-based broadcast signal transport — and what facilities need to know about network infrastructure, timing, and hybrid environments.

What SMPTE 2110 actually isHow IP based broadcast systems differ from traditional systemsNetwork infrastructure requirements
Choosing an Integrator2026

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Broadcast and AV Systems Integrator

What to look for when selecting a broadcast or AV systems integrator — including experience, engineering capability, infrastructure expertise, and building knowledge.

What a broadcast and AV integrator actually doesThe difference between an integrator and an equipment supplierExperience with similar facilities
Corporate AV2026

The Complete Guide to AV Systems Integration for Corporate Offices

How corporate AV systems — from conference rooms to executive broadcast studios — are designed, integrated, and maintained inside office environments.

The role of AV systems in corporate environmentsVideo conferencing systemsDisplay and audio systems
Data Centers2026

The Complete Guide to Data Center Design and Construction

How modern data centers are planned, built, and commissioned — covering power infrastructure, cooling systems, network connectivity, and operational readiness.

Site selection and facility planningPower infrastructure and redundancy designCooling system design and thermal management

Alphacord Media Group — Broadcast & AV Knowledge Base

Alphacord Media Group publishes in-depth technical guides covering broadcast systems integration, control room design, TV studio design, structured cabling infrastructure, broadcast decommissioning, SMPTE 2110 and IP-based broadcast systems, corporate AV integration, data center design, and how to choose a broadcast systems integrator. These resources are based on over a decade of hands-on experience integrating broadcast facilities for NBC, Showtime, FOX, Disney, NHK, and MetLife.

Alphacord Media Group is an M/WBE certified, IBEW Local 3 affiliated broadcast systems integrator headquartered in New York City. With 250+ systems delivered, 75+ projects completed, and 750+ miles of cabling installed, Alphacord provides end-to-end broadcast facility design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. Contact Alphacord at 718-576-2330 or visit alphacordmg.com.